British & Irish Lions

Ben Youngs pulls out of British and Irish Lions tour due to family illness

England international Ben Youngs has announced his decision to pull out from British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand owing to family illness.
8 May 2017

Joe Launchbury surprised by British and Irish Lions exclusion

Wasps captain Joe Launchbury expressed disappointment on missing out on the British and Irish Lions squad for the upcoming tour of New Zealand in June.
5 May 2017

British and Irish Lions receive Conor Murray boost

Ireland international Conor Murray is all set to return to his club Munster after recovering from a shoulder-related nerve injury.
5 May 2017

Warren Gatland confident about injured trio's availability for Lions tour of New Zealand

British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland is confident that the injured trio of Sam Warburton, Alun Wyn Jones and Conor Murray will be fit in time for the gruelling tour of New Zealand that kicks-off from 3rd June.
3 May 2017

Maro Itoje felt he had missed out on Lions squad

England international Maro Itoje felt that he had originally missed out on the selection of British and Irish Lions squad for the upcoming tour of New Zealand following the cheers from his Saracens team-mate on Jamie George's inclusion.
3 May 2017

Lewis Moody's Lions view

Former England captain Lewis Moody believes that the selectors for the British and Irish Lions decided not to pick Joe Launchbury because ‘he wasn’t the character they were looking for.’
27 April 2017

Mark McCafferty confirms shortened British and Irish Lions tours from 2020

Chief executive of Premiership Rugby Mark McCafferty has confirmed that future British and Irish Lions tours are set to be trimmed by a week when the Global Calendar comes into effect from 2020.
26 April 2017

'Belief' key to beat New Zealand - Andy Farrell

British and Irish Lions assistant coach Andy Farrell stated that belief will be key to victory when they take head to New Zealand in a 10-game tour that kicks-off in June.
21 April 2017

Our 6 Nations Star Players who missed out on the Lions

During the 6 Nations the team at TalkingRugbyUnion nominated a team of 15 for each round of the tournament. We published those we expected to be selected by the Lions on their 6 Nations form – not all made it.
20 April 2017

Jamie George could not be kept out - Warren Gatland

British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland revealed that the omission of England skipper Dylan Hartley from the 41-man squad for the upcoming tour of New Zealand had more to do with the strong performances from his understudy Jamie George.
20 April 2017

Steve Borthwick backs Dylan Hartley to bounce back strong from Lions setback

England forwards coach Steve Borthwick has backed Northampton Saints hooker Dylan Hartley to bounce back hard after he was omitted from the 41-man British and Irish Lions squad for the upcoming tour of New Zealand in June.
20 April 2017

Talking Points from British and Irish Lions squad selection for New Zealand tour

With the much anticipated British and Irish Lions squad for the upcoming tour of New Zealand unveiled on Wednesday by head coach Warren Gatland, we take a look at few of the key points from the announcement.
20 April 2017

Number analysis on British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand

Sam Warburton will lead a 41-man squad for British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand in June and July.
20 April 2017

Comparison of 2017 Lions squad as compared to previous tours

Head coach Warren Gatland announced a 41-man squad for the British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand that kicks-off in June.
20 April 2017

Sam Warburton to lead British and Irish Lions for New Zealand tour

Former Wales captain Sam Warburton has been named as the captain of the British and Irish Lions for the upcoming tour of New Zealand in June.
19 April 2017

Five players who could miss out on Lions selection

We take a look at five players, who could possibly be missed out when Warren Gatland announces the British and Irish Lions squad for the upcoming New Zealand tour on Wednesday.
19 April 2017

Sam Warburton favourite to lead Lions once again

Former Wales captain Sam Warburton is favourite to lead the British and Irish Lions for the upcoming tour of New Zealand in June according to bookmakers.
19 April 2017

Five bolters who could be included in British and Irish Lions squad

As head coach Warren Gatland is set to name the British and Irish Lions squad for the upcoming tour of New Zealand in June, we take a look at five bolters, who could make it to the 10-game tour.
19 April 2017

Possible British and Irish Lions squad for the upcoming New Zealand tour

As head coach Warren Gatland is set to announce the squad for the British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand on Wednesday, we take a look at the possible selection.
18 April 2017

Lions pick from our Six Nations' regulars

With the British and Irish Lions announcement just around the corner, we create a XV based on appearances in our 'Six Nations standout performers' throughout the 5 rounds.
18 April 2017